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Woman's dress
Designed by: Thea Porter (English (born in Jerusalem), 1927–2000)
English
about 1970
Medium/Technique
Printed silk plain weave (chiffon), rayon and cotton damask, rayon velvet ribbon; lined with silk plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 127 cm (50 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Fashion Council, Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Accession Number2007.265
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Contemporary Art, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionYellow and purple patchwork chiffon empire waistline dress with long sleeves and yellow velvet trim. Labeled: "Thea Porter/ London"
ProvenancePurchased from Resurrection, Los Angeles, CA, by the MFA, March 21, 2007
CopyrightReproduced with permission.